My computer is 3 1/2 months old and my battery is dying really fast what can I do to increase the battery life??

My computer is 3 1/2 months old and my battery is dying really fast what can I do to increase the battery life?

Hi,
I asssume it's a laptop!
1st I would run it right down & then do a full recharge, then run it down again + a full recharge..
Check that you do not have any apps running in the background, reset PRAM..
When all's done I usually run a movie & time how long the battery lasts..if after that & no joy call Apple Help..

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